South Korea's Lee Rules Out Combat Role in Middle East Conflict

South Korean President Lee has ruled out any combat deployment of South Korean troops to the Middle East, including the Strait of Hormuz. He said Seoul is reviewing possible non-combat contributions but will not get involved in a war. The decision defies pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who had sought support for a U.S. war on Iran. Lee's stance is that South Korea will not send military forces to support the conflict.